In this thought-provoking episode of Fierce Compassion, we are joined by Tiokasin Ghosthorse, a member of the Itazipcola and Mnicoujou Lakota of the Sakowin Oyate and the founder of First Voices Radio. Ghosthorse challenges our understanding of language, activism, and our relationship with the Earth, offering insights into Indigenous perspectives that transcend conventional Western thinking. He explores the concept of being "Earth Activators," rather than activists, emphasizing the need to shift from anthropocentric views to a more holistic, relational way of being. Ghosthorse's unique blend of traditional knowledge and contemporary insight invites listeners to reconsider their connection to the planet and each other, inspiring a deeper, more intuitive approach to compassion and environmental stewardship.
Tiokasin Ghosthorse is a member of the Itazipcola and Mnicoujou Lakota of the Sakowin Oyate and draws upon the language, history, culture, philosophy, and traditions of the Indigenous peoples of the Western Hemisphere. A survivor of the “Reign of Terror” from 1972 to 1976 on the Lakota Reservations in South Dakota and the US Bureau of Indian Affairs Boarding and Church Missionary School systems designed to “kill the Indian and save the man,” Tiokasin has a long history of Indigenous activism and advocacy. He spoke as a 15-year-old at the United Nations - Lake Geneva, Switzerland. Tiokasin was a 2016 Nominee for a Nobel Peace Prize from the International Institute of Peace Studies and Global Philosophy. Tiokasin is the Founder, Host, and Executive Producer of First Voices Radio syndicated to over 120 public, community, and commercial radio stations in the US and Canada. Additionally, he is a master musician known for performing worldwide in over 50 countries. Tiokasin is also a co-author of the forthcoming Earth Mind and published Butterfly Against the Wind. He describes himself as “a perfectly flawed human being” and is most importantly, a Sundancer in the cosmology of the Lakota Nation.
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